I was cruising YouTube looking for videos of locomotives that were running or being started. That is when I ran across the Class 40 D335 and D345 British locomotives. These things sound incredibly AWESOME!!! They don’t look to bad either.
Well… now I have to have one in HO scale for my layout.
Are there any companies making this locomotive in HO scale?
I might actually have to take a trip with the wife to go see one of these in person.
Bachmann produce an OO - 1/76th - scale Class 40. Lima used to make one, but is is long out of production. You won’t find a “Whistler” in HO, as HO is a minority scale in the UK.
Cheers,
Mark.
Size-wise, it’s a wash. While the scale is larger, the Brittish prototype is smaller, so the engine will fit in with other H0.
Here’s the Hornby version: http://www.hornby.com/locomotives-89/br-blue-cl37-no37260-r2472/product.html I think there’s an american distributor, (google Hornby, usa).
Here’s the Bachmann version: http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php4?prod_selected=branchline&prod=4
Ooh! I want to hear it too![:-^] Could you post a link?
I’ve seen a few when I visited the National Rail Museum in York back in 2005 (a great museum BTW, well worth the time and free admission!) but I didn’t take any photos…
Is this what they referred to as “pimplehead” ? ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG91fYHcm-k&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv_cGG56QA4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JpQivta6MQ&feature=related
That’s it… I am taking my wife over there. I told her about it last night and she let out a sigh as she rolled her eyes.
I said, “WHAT!!.. ITS A TRIP TO THE UK!!! DON’T YOU WANT TO GO ON A ROMANTIC TRIP TO THE UK!!! SO WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO SPEND ONE LOUSY DAY AT A TRAIN MUSEUM!!!”
She asked, “So what else is there to do over there?!!” I told her that we can go see the Palace, the Queen’s carriage, and Uncle Ben. She laughed, so it’s all good. [;)] [:)]
The Hornby model is NOT a class 40, it’s a Class 37, an entirely different loco. Sizewise, the 40 is large loco by UK standards, it may not fit in with HO models…
I’ve not seen a Baldwin diesel but from what I have read, the EE’s sound as if they have many points in common such as 96volt electrics, air control throttle rather than electric etc and I remember someone saying I think in a trains magazine that some English units “sound like Baldwins”
My question is… do these units on you tube sound like Baldwins those of us who are old enough and located in the right place to remember them?
TIA from down under
Trevor www.xdford.digitalzones.com FYI
What a pleasure it is to read of US modellers praising the look and sound of British diesel locomotives! This interest does much to counter the presumtion that the great majority of US modellers have no interest in anything beyond their borders, and has greatly increased my faith that this is indeed an international forum. Thank you.
For the record, I am a British modeller of the 1950’s SP/UP, but I am happy to report that the sight and sound of a Class 40 in full flight is as awesome as anything you can find in America - as smoky and growly as an Alco, and very long, with eight wheels on each bogie. They were withdrawn in the 1980’s, I recall, but you can still find them alive in preservation.
Brian
Wow! They sound a lot more like an Alco than an EMD… More throaty. Very neat!
Hello everyone,
The ones that blow me away are the Class 55 Deltics. What a fascinating design and a cool sound.
I believe Bachmann UK makes OO scale models of a couple of these. There have been some commemorative models made for the preservation societies but they are hard to come by or no longer available.
Here a a couple of links to more information about the Deltics.
http://www.royalscotsgrey.com/
Check out You Tube for some videos.
In the search box type “deltic” and you will find some video clips. There’s one which really captures the amazing sound of the deltic.
Also, in the search box, type “zontar and deltic” and you will find some humorous videos that promote the deltics by a cantankerous alien.
I love all the different locomotives around the world, but I am especially intrigued by the likes of Fairbanks-Morse and the Napier Deltics.
Apologies if you already know about these.
Best wishes,
Russ Litchfield
Whittier, CA
Rainbow Pacific and Santa Fe
I found an interesting web site as in South Australia, we had 900 class diesels which were PA lookalikes but powered by English Electric engines. They were different in that the 16 cylinders were in 4 exhausts and sounded really good… even if they were painful to work on as locos from an electrical point of view! I am downloading the file as I write so hope it is enjoyable for you all!
Regards from Down Under
Trevor
Similar although slightly smaller arer the Class 37’s which have a more throaty exhaust in my opinion. There are still a few around, but they are getting thin on the ground. If you do come over be sure to track one down. Here are a couple of clips of them starting:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWeJai9WRC8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FYbnZZ7wVs
There are Indian locomotives which sound very similar that were supplied by ALCO.
The GEs on their way up the Tehachppi sound throaty too, but more scilenced.
Enjoy
I love European motive power. I’ve gotta get more of it in N scale, but it kinda sticks out like a sore thumb with my collection of US-home railroad equipment. But who cares? It’s all for fun! [tup]